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Hungover? These Cannabis Strains Can Help

For most of us in the Western hemisphere, drinking is usually the first step into the wide and varied world of intoxicants. Drinking, like cannabis, can give a person access to a wide range of sensations–but in all fairness, only one of these significantly increases your chance of barfing. And yes, I mean alcohol. Alcohol can be a lot of fun, but one of the primary deterrents for getting lit on liquor or wrecked on red wine (especially after age 30) is the fierce hangover the next day.

Hangovers can feel like a vampire drained your body of all life-giving fluids just before throwing you in front of a speeding city bus. And somehow you miraculously survived.

Going a step further, I would recommend a CBD-dominant cartridge with a 1:1 or 3:1 CBD/THC ratio. This mixture of cannabinoids is utilized by cannabis consumers in and outside the medicinal cannabis community for its anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, and analgesic (pain reducing) qualities.

I encourage you to explore and experiment with strains and products that work best for you. Some folks would rather snap off a zippy sativa to front-load their body and mind with energy. Others seek out strains that help dull the pounding headache of a hangover. My point is, there is no one way. Just be sure to supplement all cannabis consumption with plenty of water and food (and maybe a multivitamin after said food) to assist in the recovery process.

Cannabis Strain Recommendations for Alleviating Hangovers

One of the most popular, and thus, readily available CBD-dominant strains in many cannabis markets, Harlequin offers a solid CBD:THC ratio and a gentle, but noticeable mood boost. This strain’s soothing, happy buzz can work wonders after a solid holiday brunch.

Sour Tusnami is another popular CBD strain that can help tone down nausea and temper inflammation. The bouquet can be a little flat, but the overall effects (especially when mixed with food and water) are stunningly apparent and not mentally or physically cumbersome, which some THC-dominant strain can be.

Hangover or no hangover, Dancehall is curently my favorite CBD dominant flower, period. With usually less than 2% THC and upwards of 20% CBD, Dancehall hits all the right notes at the perfect pitch and volume. The terpene profile is surprisingly dank, reeking of skunk and swamp grass, but the flavor is sweet and herbaceous on the tongue. In a pipe, joint, or vaporizer, Dancehall will be your host at the after-after-after party come New Years Day.

Cannatonic is known for having a 3:1 CBD/THC ratio, which is perfect for consumers looking for a little headiness with their dose of wellness. This strain is also a popular concentrate, giving vapers, dabber, and other high-potency consumers a good option if smoke inhalation is too harsh. But beware of the dreaded dab cough! Uncontrollable post-hit hacking is the absolute worst with a hangover–trust me!

Lavender is a natural choice for this list: 1) it is indica-dominant in effect, 2) its high concentrations of the terpene linalool should help with the discomfort caused by a hangover, 3) Lavender is sedative at a higher dose, but can be quite functional with only a hit or two. This allows consumer modulate their dosage depending on the severity of their hangover.

Hindu Kush is one of the more mellow options on this list. The goal is to reduce the overall physical discomfort caused by a hangover, and Hindu Kush dulls just about every sense a person could have. This isn’t a one-and-done painkiller, but consumption should lead to some degree of physical and mental relief from a hangover.

Jillybean is a joyous strain with delicious flavors that can add a little pep to your step post-NYE. This strain’s sweet citrus flavor and sativa-dominant bent give the consumer a nudge toward alertness and a slight boost of energy.

Chocolope is a spicy, nutty flower with good energy in store. This strain is pungent and invigorating, leaving the consumer with a happy feeling right between the ears. Mood elevation is a great way to stem the down-and-out feeling of a hangover. Chocolope is a great rallying call on New Years Day to bring your fellow hungover party goers out and back to life.

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Thank you Jeremiah, Another good reason I subscribe to the best information on the planet…never really drink to excess, maturity and the will not to self abuse, defines my fun…..Hangover, ??? not when your strain out the head, and nausea, and go lay down.

Mark Skinner

If only I had known this stuff when I used to drink…..!

roddie1111

Alcohol is a poison, and the worst drug in human history, and was never meant for human consumption…..so to even mention it in the same breath as cannabis, the most healing substance in human history, makes for poor taste……or probably just ignorance.

MV 1967

I can not drink more than one drink. If I do, I feel way worse than hungover.Alcohol is horrific.

Cannabis defiantly helps with depression and will help you stay positive.

Alcohol, while it does help to forget, It does nothing to help in a positive sustainable way. More than one (or two if you are bigger) drinks is detrimental to life.

I wish you well, chin up!

Kenneth Ludorf

I used to believe “their” lie that “marijuana is a gateway to harder drugs.” Then my friend made me realize that its actually alcohol. He correctly pointed out to me that (almost) everybody drinks alcohol first, and later in life may try marijuana when they are around other drinkers who are smoking pot. In my experience, the drinkers had marijuana, cocaine and mushrooms available. So, face the facts, everyone that says marijuana is a gateway drug- they are wrong, its just a scapegoat for their precious alcohol.

Beth Feld

Lee Roy! The best strain ever for hangovers!! Or really, just digestive trouble period. I keep some on hand for Thanksgiving 😉